HOPKINSRecalls & reported problems across all models
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · 49 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
7 open recalls name at least one HOPKINS model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 365
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 57
- Recalls
- 7
We found 49 models of HOPKINS by Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 365 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jun 5, 2017 and Sep 9, 2026 — classified as 57 injuries, 308 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Poor Quality Image” (115 reports).
7 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 7 still open.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
HOPKINS recalls
FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.
- Aug 12, 2026Open, Classified
Due to incorrect inside packaging label for eyepiece.
Z-3333-2026 · Root cause: Employee error · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Jul 23, 2024Open, Classified
Various medical device product IFUs contain reprocessing modalities that have not been reviewed and/or approved for safety and efficacy by the FDA.
Z-3223-2024 · Root cause: Process design · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Jul 23, 2024Open, Classified
Various medical device product IFUs contain reprocessing modalities that have not been reviewed and/or approved for safety and efficacy by the FDA.
Z-3222-2024 · Root cause: Process design · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Jul 23, 2024Open, Classified
Various medical device product IFUs contain reprocessing modalities that have not been reviewed and/or approved for safety and efficacy by the FDA.
Z-3221-2024 · Root cause: Process design · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Jul 23, 2024Open, Classified
Various medical device product IFUs contain reprocessing modalities that have not been reviewed and/or approved for safety and efficacy by the FDA.
Z-3220-2024 · Root cause: Process design · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Jul 23, 2024Open, Classified
Various medical device product IFUs contain reprocessing modalities that have not been reviewed and/or approved for safety and efficacy by the FDA.
Z-3219-2024 · Root cause: Process design · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Jul 23, 2024Open, Classified
Various medical device product IFUs contain reprocessing modalities that have not been reviewed and/or approved for safety and efficacy by the FDA.
Z-3218-2024 · Root cause: Process design · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported HOPKINS problems
Device problems
- Poor Quality Image115
- Optical Problem107
- Optical Distortion55
- Break53
- Chemical Problem52
- Dent in Material50
- Material Deformation49
- Improper Chemical Reaction23
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions276
- Insufficient Information70
- Burn(s)11
- Unspecified Tissue Injury4
- Bowel Burn3
- Foreign Body In Patient2
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
HOPKINS models
49 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- HOPKINS 27293AACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid2 recalls2 reports
- HOPKINS 27005BACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid86 reports
- HOPKINS 26046BALaparoscope, general & plastic surgery76 reports
- HOPKINS 27092AMACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid1 recall1 report
- HOPKINS 27292AMACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid1 recall1 report
- HOPKINS 10005BANASOPHARYNGOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)1 recall0 reports
- HOPKINS 27093AACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid1 recall0 reports
- HOPKINS 27295AACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid1 recall0 reports
- HOPKINS 26003BALaparoscope, general & plastic surgery34 reports
- HOPKINS 26046AALaparoscope, general & plastic surgery25 reports
- HOPKINS 26120BAHYSTEROSCOPE (AND ACCESSORIES)19 reports
- HOPKINS 27005CACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid12 reports
- HOPKINS 26105BACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid11 reports
- HOPKINS 27294AACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid10 reports
- HOPKINS 26105FACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid9 reports
- HOPKINS 26092AMACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid9 reports
- HOPKINS 28300BAARTHROSCOPE8 reports
- HOPKINS 24941BACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid6 reports
- HOPKINS 27005FACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid5 reports
- HOPKINS 27325BACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid5 reports
- HOPKINS 27005AACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid3 reports
- HOPKINS 27017AACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid3 reports
- HOPKINS 26003AALaparoscope, general & plastic surgery3 reports
- HOPKINS 26048ASALaparoscope, general & plastic surgery3 reports
- HOPKINS 27020FACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid2 reports
- HOPKINS 26008BACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid2 reports
- HOPKINS 50251BALaparoscope, general & plastic surgery2 reports
- HOPKINS 7220AANASOPHARYNGOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)2 reports
- HOPKINS 8712AANASOPHARYNGOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)2 reports
- HOPKINS 26075AALaparoscope, general & plastic surgery2 reports
- HOPKINS 27005BGACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid2 reports
- HOPKINS 26046BCAConfocal optical imaging2 reports
- HOPKINS 26120AACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid2 reports
- HOPKINS 1230AANASOPHARYNGOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)1 report
- HOPKINS 27017BACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid1 report
- HOPKINS 26011BALaparoscope, general & plastic surgery1 report
- HOPKINS 26020FACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid1 report
- HOPKINS 28305BAARTHROSCOPE1 report
- HOPKINS 28719BAARTHROSCOPE1 report
- HOPKINS 28731BWAARTHROSCOPE1 report
- HOPKINS 7220BANASOPHARYNGOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)1 report
- HOPKINS 7230AANASOPHARYNGOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)1 report
- HOPKINS 7230BVANASOPHARYNGOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)1 report
- HOPKINS 7230CWANASOPHARYNGOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)1 report
- HOPKINS 8700CKANASOPHARYNGOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)1 report
- HOPKINS 26034AALaparoscope, general & plastic surgery1 report
- HOPKINS 27035BACystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid1 report
- HOPKINS 27035BBCystoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid1 report
- HOPKINS 26048BSALaparoscope, general & plastic surgery1 report
Recent HOPKINS adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50697620 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50694584 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50675840 ↗MalfunctionAug 25, 2026Optical Problem
New information was received August 10, 2026: The affected material number is 26105FA.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50439101 ↗MalfunctionAug 21, 2026Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50377196 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Poor Quality Image; No Apparent Adverse Event
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50212548 ↗MalfunctionAug 10, 2026Optical Distortion
The following was reported: Foggy. No negative impact in state of health reported.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50199914 ↗MalfunctionAug 10, 2026Optical Distortion
The following was reported: Foggy. No negative impact in state of health reported.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50199912 ↗MalfunctionAug 10, 2026Optical Distortion
The following was reported: Image is not clear. No negative impact in state of health reported.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50199911 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2026No Display/Image; Poor Quality Image
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50177964 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2026Optical Distortion
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50133813 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2026Optical Distortion
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50133812 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2026Optical Distortion
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50132967 ↗MalfunctionJul 28, 2026Optical Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50061006 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Optical Distortion
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50008565 ↗
Other Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG products
All Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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